Our Menu
STARTERS
$16
TEXAS TWINKIES
4 bacon wrapped jalapenos stuffed with a cream cheese mix and baked.
$16
$17
8PC JUMBO WINGS
Crispy and meaty jumbo wings tossed in Buffalo Sauce or your choice of any of our 4 house made BBQ sauces: Traditional, Habanero, Twisted Gold (Carolina Mustard), or Blueberry, plus optional celery and carrots.
$17
$14
Onion rings
Double breaded onion rings. Thick-cut, sweet onions dipped and double-breaded for an extra-crispy, golden crunch, then fried to perfection.
$14
$16
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$19
BBQ SLIDERS
3 slider rolls filled with our tender, house-smoked pulled pork or brisket.
$16
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$19
$14
CHEESE CURDS
Wisconsin-sourced white cheddar breaded with fresh garlic and parsley, served with red sauce or ranch.
$14
$16
4 OF OUR FAMOUS RIB BONES
A taste of our St. Louis style smoked ribs.
$16
$14
CANDIED BACON
5 pieces of bacon seasoned with brown sugar and spices.
$14
$21
NACHOS FOR 2
Fresh fried tortilla chips topped with cheese sauce, corn, black beans, pico de gallo, salsa, and sour cream, plus your choice of pulled pork, chicken, or brisket.
$21
$28
TACO SAMPLER
2 smoked brisket, 2 pulled pork, and 2 chicken tacos for your group.
$28
$16
FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS
6 of our homemade fried chicken tenders.
$16
$14
CHIPS & QUESO
Fresh fried tortilla chips with creamy queso.
$14
Make it chili cheese or add our house made salsa for only $4!
$22
JUMBO BAVARIAN PRETZEL
A soft interior with a crispy, salty exterior with beer cheese, honey mustard, and dijon mustard.
$22
$5
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$9
SMOKED BRISKET CHILI
Our house made chili with smoked brisket, fresh onion, cheddar cheese, and sour cream in a cup or bowl.
$5
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$9
$4
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$8
Soup of the day
$4
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$8
(ask your server)
SALADS
$22
GRILLED STEAK SALAD
Sliced grilled filet mignon steak, chopped pecans, candied bacon, craisins, sunflower seeds, blue cheese crumbles, and balsamic vinaigrette on a bed of mixed greens.
$22
$20
GRILLED SALMON SALAD
Grilled salmon, candied bacon, red onion, capers, tomato, and poppyseed dressing on a bed of mixed greens.
$20
$18
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
Marinated grilled chicken, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, hard boiled egg slices, tomato, red onion, green pepper, cucumbers, and ranch dressing on a bed of lettuce.
$18
ENTREES
All entrees come with 2 sides of your choice.
$56
TWISTED ANCHOR PLATTER
4 St. Louis style smoked rib bones, 5oz of smoked brisket, 6oz of pulled pork, sliced Twisted Sausage, cornbread, Texas Toast, pickled red onions, house made BBQ sauce, pickle chips and your choice of cole slaw, potato salad, or BBQ Baked Beans.
$56
$28
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$22
ST. LOUIS STYLE RIBS
Indulge in a half or quarter rack of our meaty, savory house-smoked ribs.
$28
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$22
$26
SMOKED BRISKET DINNER
1/2lb of our tender, delicious house-smoked brisket.
$26
$24
PULLED PORK DINNER
12oz of our fresh house smoked pulled pork.
$24
$38
BONE-IN TOMAHAWK PORK CHOP
Chairmans Reserve 14oz bone-in pork chop cooked to perfection.
$38
$24
GRILLED SALMON
House cut Boston Fish Market Fresh Atlantic Salmon fillet grilled and seasoned to perfection.
$24
$48
FILET MIGNON
8-9oz hand cut filet cooked to your preference.
$48
Add a 6oz salmon filet for only $10.
$46
COWBOY CUT RIBEYE
16oz hand cut ribeye cooked to your preference.
$46
Add a 6oz salmon filet for only $12.
$22
TWISTED SAUSAGE
Two house-made grilled Twisted Sausage links on a bed of smashed potatoes topped with grilled onions plus a side of BBQ Baked Beans. *Sides are pre-selected*
$22
$22
GRILLED CHICKEN DINNER
Marinated, juicy, grilled chicken dinner topped with pico de gallo.
$22
$24
FRESH ICELANDIC COD
Boston Fish Market Icelandic Cod, beer battered and fried or lemon butter baked.
$24
$22
ROTINI ALLA VODKA
Rotini and vodka sauce topped with your choice of grilled chicken or our house made Twisted Sausage. Comes with a side salad and garlic bread for your sides.
$22
SANDWICHES
Served on Milano Bakery bread with your choice of one side.
$18
SANTA FE CHICKEN
Marinated & grilled Twisted Chicken topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, house made pico de gallo, and house made Santa Fe Sauce.
$18
$20
BRISKET
¼ lb of our savory house-smoked brisket on a potato roll with pickled red onions on the side.
$20
$18
PULLED PORK
Our fresh & flavorful house-smoked pulled pork on a Brioche roll with pickled red onions on the side.
$18
$20
THE BIG SWISS CHICK
House Fried Chicken Breast topped with bacon, pickles, onions, lettuce, tomato, and swiss cheese.
$20
$17
TWISTED SAUSAGE
Scratch made Italian style sausage topped with grilled peppers on a brat bun.
$17
$20
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$18
BBQ GRILLED CHEESE
Grilled Texas toast loaded with smoked brisket or pulled pork and melted cheddar cheese.
$20
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$18
$20
FRESH FRIED COD
Fresh Boston Fish Market Atlantic Cod fried in our house beer batter on a hoagie bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, and tartar sauce on the side.
$20
BURGERS
All burgers feature smashed or grilled half-pound fresh ground brisket patties on Milano Bakery bread, served with one side of your choice. *Burger patties contain eggs and Worcestershire sauce. Additional toppings only $2/piece.
$18
SMASH OR GRILLED BURGER
Fresh ground brisket cooked to your preference and topped with cheddar cheese. Comes with lettuce, onions, tomato, and pickles.
$18
Build your own burger for only $2/topping.
$20
BEER CHEESE PRETZEL BURGER
Smash or grilled burger on a pretzel bun with beer cheese, cheddar, candied bacon, lettuce, tomato, and grilled onions.
$20
$18
MUSHROOM & SWISS
Grilled burger cooked to your preference with grilled mushrooms and Swiss cheese.
$18
$19
BLACK & BLUE
Juicy grilled burger cooked to your preference with bacon and blue cheese.
$19
$21
BBQ BRISKET
Grilled burger topped with our house smoked brisket, house-made BBQ sauce, and cheddar cheese.
$21
$19
BBQ PULLED PORK
A smash burger topped with our house smoked pulled pork, BBQ sauce, and cheddar cheese.
$19
$18
SANTA FE
Flavor-packed grilled burger topped with cheddar cheese, homemade Santa Fe sauce, and pico de gallo.
$18
$19
BBQ BACON
Smash burger topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, grilled onion, and homemade BBQ sauce.
$19
$19
DINER STACK
Smash burger topped with cheddar cheese, twisted sauce, a fried egg, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
$19
$18
BLACK BEAN BURGER
Two grilled 4oz Black Bean patties with lettuce, tomato, onion, and optional cheddar cheese.
$18
HANDHELDS & MORE
$19
BRISKET TACOS
House-smoked brisket topped with pickled onions, house SantaFe sauce & salsa in 3 flour tortillas, plus a side of elotes.
$19
$18
PULLED PORK TACOS
House-smoked pulled pork topped with homemade salsa and BBQ sauce in 3 flour tortillas, plus a side of elotes.
$18
$18
CHICKEN TACOS
3 flour tortillas filled with Twisted Chicken topped with pico de gallo, salsa, and jack cheese plus a side of elotes.
$18
$19
FISH TACOS
Grilled or beer battered fresh Icelandic cod in three corn or flour tortillas with cabbage mix, Twisted sauce, pickled red onions, and elotes.
$19
$16
CHILI MAC
House-made mac & cheese topped with our hearty smoked brisket chili.
$16
$20
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$18
BRISKET/PULLED PORK MAC & CHEESE
Our house-made mac & cheese topped with smoked brisket or BBQ pulled pork.
$20
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$18
KIDS MENU
$10
GRILLED CHEESE
Cheesy grilled cheese. Comes with one side
$10
$12
1/4LB CHEESE BURGER
Perfect with mac & cheese or any one side of your choice.
$12
$8
KID'S MAC & CHEESE MEAL
$8
$11
CHICKEN TENDERS
Comes with one side of your choice.
$11
$11
FRIED FISH STICKS
2 pieces of fried cod plus one side of your choice.
$11
SIDES
$6
GREEN BEANS
$6
$8
ELOTES
$8
$8
TWISTED POTATOES
$8
$6
BBQ BAKED BEANS
$6
$6
MAC & CHEESE
$6
$6
FRENCH FRIES
$6
$6
TATER TOTS
$6
$5
COLE SLAW
$5
$5
POTATO SALAD
$5
$7
CORN BREAD
$7
$7
SIDE SALAD
$7
$8
ONION RINGS
$8
DESSERT
$23
TOWERING CARROT CAKE
$23
$12
TURTLE CHEESECAKE
$12
$9
2-LAYER CHOCOLATE CAKE
$9
$5
VANILLA ICE CREAM
$5
Welcome to Twisted Anchor, Wilmington’s premier riverfront dining destination. Here, bold flavors meet stunning views for an unforgettable experience. Our menu is a celebration of top-quality smoked BBQ, juicy steaks, fresh fish, gourmet burgers, hearty pasta, flavorful tacos, and more. Savor the rich, smoky perfection of our tender brisket, succulent pulled pork, and fall-off-the-bone ribs—all expertly crafted to satisfy your cravings. Whether you're here for a casual bite or a feast by the water, every dish is made to leave you coming back for more!